March 17, 2016
In our inaugural feature article for Industrial Staffing Report, it seems fitting that we focus on the manufacturing industry, the birthplace of industrial staffing as it emerged following WWII some seventy years ago.
Key manufacturing sectors for industrial staffing
March 15, 2016
In our inaugural feature article for Industrial Staffing Report, it seems fitting that we focus on the manufacturing industry, the birthplace of industrial staffing as it emerged following WWII some seventy years ago. In this article, we examine current trends in four manufacturing sectors that appear... More
Industrial hiring down 18% in fourth quarter
March 15, 2016
Industrial hiring fell significantly across all sectors in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, according to the Q4 2015 Global Industrial Hiring Index released this month by executive search firm ZRG Partners. However, the report found year-over-year numbers were close to flat.
TrueBlue cites widespread growth among small and mid-sized customers
March 15, 2016
TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI) reported widespread growth in its business aimed small- and mid-sized customers in the fourth quarter and announced its construction vertical posted double-digit sales growth.
Labor Smart sells one branch for $677,650, reviews sale of additional branches
March 15, 2016
Labor Smart (OTCBB: LTNC), an industrial staffing provider, sold one branch location to an unrelated third party in a deal valued at $677,650.
Express Employment: Franchisees’ sales up 6% in 2015
March 15, 2016
Express Employment Professionals announced sales generated by its franchisees rose 6% year over year to $3.02 billion in 2015. The company placed 500,002 people last year compared 456,660 in 2014.
The Staffing Group to acquire industrial staffing firm in North Dakota
March 15, 2016
The Staffing Group Ltd. (OTCBB: TSGL) announced plans to acquire a North Dakota industrial staffing firm and will seek more acquisitions in the next three years.
QPS Employment Group promotes execs
March 15, 2016
QPS Employment Group, a Wisconsin-based staffing firm, promoted Mark Immekus to president and chief sales officer and Dan McNulty to president and chief operating officer.
Active Staffing Services to acquire Manhattan-based industrial staffing firm
March 15, 2016
Active Staffing Services, a temporary staffing provider headquartered in New York, entered into a binding agreement to acquire Manhattan-based Blass Employment Corp., a temporary staffing company targeting the industrial sector.
Hiring fair tips — Staffing Stream
March 15, 2016
What steps can you take to ensure that everybody gets what they want and need from a hiring fair? Here are some suggestions that have worked in the past.
Staffing salespeople: Specialize to adapt
March 15, 2016
Two decades ago, a people person who could draw others out to talk about their work challenges made for a great salesperson in the staffing industry. Today the industry asks for tech-savvy subject-matter experts who understand the client’s need. To be successful, salespeople need to embrace the new... More
